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SOCIAL SERVICES

Community Care Licensing


COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT

Facility Number: 197493882
Report Date: 12/01/2022
Date Signed: 12/01/2022 04:24:09 PM

Substantiated


STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
This is an official report of an unannounced visit/investigation of a complaint received in our office on
09/13/2022 and conducted by Evaluator Loyce Phillips
PUBLIC
COMPLAINT CONTROL NUMBER: 30-CC-20220913101355
FACILITY NAME:CANN ACADEMY INFANT CENTERFACILITY NUMBER:
197493882
ADMINISTRATOR:CANN-DUAH, RONNIEFACILITY TYPE:
830
ADDRESS:3801 WEST 132ND STREETTELEPHONE:
(323) 541-7271
CITY:HAWTHORNESTATE: CAZIP CODE:
90250
CAPACITY:12CENSUS: 9DATE:
12/01/2022
UNANNOUNCEDTIME BEGAN:
11:30 AM
MET WITH:Darche Lang, Lead Teacher and Ronnie Cann-Duah, DirectorTIME COMPLETED:
01:30 PM
ALLEGATION(S):
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Allegation #1: Facility playroom has exposed electrical wires.
Allegation #2: Facility is not providing the required food components to the children.
Allegation #3: Facility is not properly labeling food containers for infants.
Allegation #4: Director is not at the facility as required.
INVESTIGATION FINDINGS:
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On 12/1/2022 at 11:30am, Licensing Program Analyst (LPA), Loyce Phillips, conducted an unannounced visit for the purpose of delivering the findings on the above allegations. LPA was greeted by Lead Teacher, Darche Lang. LPA toured the facility and observed 9 children in care. Director joined the visit at 12:22pm.

LPA conducted the initial inspection on 9/14/2022. A secondary inspection was conducted on 10/14/2022. During the investigation LPA interviewed the Director, staff, parents, conducted record review, obtained pertinent documents and documented observations.

On 9/14/2022, LPA was greeted by Lead Teacher and Director join visit 15 minutes later. LPA was guided on a tour of the facility, during the tour LPA inspected the food preparation and storage area. LPA observed the food items in the refrigerator, freezer, and storage areas. LPA observed several unhealthy snacks and drink options for children. LPA observed opened snack containers not labeled. During the tour of the classroom, LPA observed a child’s bottle not properly labeled. LPA also observed electrical cords visible to children in care. LPA asked staff to remove the electrical cords.
9099-C
Substantiated
Estimated Days of Completion:
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Peter FloresTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3063
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Loyce PhillipsTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3206
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/01/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/01/2022
This report must be available at Child Care and Group Home facilities for public review for 3 years.
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Control Number 30-CC-20220913101355
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245
FACILITY NAME: CANN ACADEMY INFANT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493882
VISIT DATE: 12/01/2022
NARRATIVE
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On 10/14/2022, LPA was guided on a tour of the facility, during the tour LPA inspected the food preparation and storage areas. LPA observed several unhealthy snack options. LPA did not see the minimum foods that are required from food components.

Based on observations and interviews conducted it has been determined that the facility playroom had exposed electrical wires. The facility is not providing the required food components to children. The facility is not properly labeling food containers for infants and the Director is not at the facility as required. Therefore, the allegations are deemed Substantiated. Substantiated findings mean that the allegations are valid because the preponderance of the evidence standard has been met.

Deficiencies are being cited accordance to Title 22 of the California Code of Regulations and/or Health & Safety Codes.

An exit interview was conducted, a copy of this report, appeals rights and a notice of site visit were discussed and provided to Director, Ronnie Cann-Duah.

SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Peter FloresTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3063
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Loyce PhillipsTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3206
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/01/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my licensing appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/01/2022
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Control Number 30-CC-20220913101355
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: CANN ACADEMY INFANT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493882
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/01/2022
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
12/01/2022
Section Cited
CCR
101238(a)(c)
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101238(a) The child care center shall be clean, safe, sanitary and in good repair at all times to ensure the safety and well-being of children, employees and visitors. (c) All outdoor and indoor passageways, stairways, inclines, ramps, open porches and other areas of potential hazard shall be kept free of obstruction.
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Director will train staff on properly securing electrical cords and ensure all electrical cords are kept free of children in care.
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This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on LPA observations, LPA observed 3 electrical cords visible to children. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
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Type B
12/12/2022
Section Cited
CCR
101227(a)(1)
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101227(a) In child care centers providing meals to children, the following shall apply:(1) All food shall be safe and of the quality and in the quantity necessary to meet the needs of the children. Each meal shall include, at a minimum, the amount of food components as specified by Title 7.....
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The Director will review Title 22 section 101227 and watch a video regarding Food Services with staff, write a statement of understanding and ensure the facility has the minium required food components available to children in care. Director submit statment to LPA by POC date.
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This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on observations and interview statements, the facility did not provide the minimum required healthy snack options This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Peter FloresTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3063
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Loyce PhillipsTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3206
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/01/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/01/2022
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Control Number 30-CC-20220913101355
STATE OF CALIFORNIA - HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES AGENCY

COMPLAINT INVESTIGATION REPORT (Cont)		CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES
COMMUNITY CARE LICENSING DIVISION
CCLD Regional Office, 300 CONTINENTAL BLVD. STE 290A
EL SEGUNDO, CA 90245

FACILITY NAME: CANN ACADEMY INFANT CENTER
FACILITY NUMBER: 197493882
DEFICIENCY INFORMATION FOR THIS PAGE:
VISIT DATE: 12/01/2022
Deficiency Type
POC Due Date /
Section Number
DEFICIENCIES
PLAN OF CORRECTIONS(POCs)
Type B
12/12/2022
Section Cited
CCR
101427(j)
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101427(j)Bottles, dishes and containers of food brought by the infant's authorized representative shall be labeled with the infant's name and the current date. This requirement was not met as evidence by: Based on LPA observations there was a child's bottle not properly labeled. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
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The Director will review Title 22 section 101427(j) regarding proper lableing, train staff, ensure the facility labels all foods and write statement of understanding. Send to LPA by POC date.
Type B
12/09/2022
Section Cited
CCR
101215.1(d)
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101215.1(d) The child care center director, or the substitute director as specified in (f) below, shall be on the premises during the hours the center is in operation. This requirement was not met as evidence by:
Based on LPA's observations and interview statements, during the course of this investiagtion; Director has not been present
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The Director will submit a written statement of her acknowleding the Director Requirements and submit to LPA by POC date
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at arrival time during LPA's inspection. This poses a potential health and safety risk to children in care.
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Failure to correct the cited deficiency(ies), on or before the Plan of Correction (POC) due date, may result in a civil penalty assessment.
SUPERVISOR'S NAME: Peter FloresTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3063
LICENSING EVALUATOR NAME: Loyce PhillipsTELEPHONE: (424) 301-3206
LICENSING EVALUATOR SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/01/2022
I acknowledge receipt of this form and understand my appeal rights as explained and received.
FACILITY REPRESENTATIVE SIGNATURE:

DATE: 12/01/2022
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